Member Since: 4/12/2005
Band Website: amyspeace.com
Band Members: Amy Speace
(voice, acoustic guitar)The Tearjerks are:
James Mastro (guitar)
Rich Feridun (guitar)
Matt Lindsey
(bass, backup vocals)
Jagoda (drums)
SONGS FOR BRIGHT STREET:
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Step Out of the Shade
Water Landing
Not the Heartless Kind
Two
Shed This Skin
The Real Thing
Make Me Lonely Again
Dreaming
Row Row Row
Right Through to Me
Can't Find a Reason to Cry
Double Wide Trailer
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AMY'S VIDEOS:
Amy Speace singing "Double Wide Trailer" at an "On Your Radar" show.
Amy opening for Ian Hunter at Cabaret Voltaire in Edinburgh, Scotland (2/19/08)
Amy Speace performs 'Step Out Of The Shade'
for Fox 7 News - Austin, Texas
FastFocusTV 'Frequency' Series
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ACCOLADES:
Pollstar mention (March 12, 2008)64 on amazon.co.uk country chartAmy included in WFUV'S "16 To Watch in 2008"Amy Tops 2007 Airplay List for Radio Crystal Blue* "Two" featuring Gary Louris wins award at International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA) in their open category* "Two" featuring Gary Louris wins award at International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA) in their open category* Amy nominated for International Folk Alliance's "Emerging Artist Of The Year"* Amy accepted as Fellow at prestigious Virginia Center for the Creative Arts along with fellow songwriters Steve Seskin, Jon Vezner & Paul Reisler* PBS distributor FastFocusTV to feature Amy on their new series "Frequency," hosted by Dave Koz. The video will also be available on Google Video, Comcast, Bellsouth.net, Fastfocus.tv, and on over 800 stations in over 80 countries and other Internet portals.* In 2006/7 Amy was asked to open for Little Feat, Heartland, Phil Vassar, John Corbett Roger McGuinn, John Gorka, Peter Mulvey, Tracy Grammer, Sloan Wainright, and Steve Forbert.* Amy sings title track "Born To The Breed" on tribute album to Judy Collins' songwriting featuring performances by Chryssie Hyndes, Dolly Parton, Melissa Etheridge and others* Paste Magazine's August/September '05 Issue included "Not The Heartless Kind" on the CD Sampler* "Songs For Bright Street" is Top 25 Indie release at Indie-Music.com, 2006* New Album spent 3 months in Top 10 of Folk Radio Charts and 10 weeks in Top 10 of Roots Americana Charts, summer 2006* International Songwriting Competition Semi-Finalist for "Double Wide Trailer," 2006* "Step Out Of The Shade" awarded "Listeners' Favorite Song," by WIVK-FM Knoxville* "Step Out of the Shade" also placed at No. 5 in the Top 200 Americana Songs of 2006 (WIVK)* The State of Wyoming used Amy's song "Why Not Wyoming" in their 2005/06 tourism ad campaign for TV and radio* South Florida Folk Festival - Finalist 2007* Kerrville New Folk - Finalist 2006* Founders Title Folk & Bluegrass Songwriter Showcase - Winner 2005* Telluride Troubadour Competition - Honorable Mention 2005* Susquehanna Music & Arts Festival Songwriter Showcase - Finalist 2005* Vermont SolarFest Songwriter's Showcase - Top 10 Finalist 2005
PRAISE FOR "SONGS FOR BRIGHT STREET:
"[Songs for Bright Street] is a superior example of stunning music at its best ... guaranteed to make waves this side of the Atlantic. ... a unique country-folk sound that can be best described as an Americana Dido... both illuminating and effortly accessible."
The Verve"... a baker's dozen of heartfelt, soul stirring, uplifting and crashing down again songs ... Ms. Speace knows how to rip your heart out and shred it to pieces."
Zeitgeist-scot.co.uk"If you're a fan of Lucinda Williams / Caitlin Cary / Roseanne Cash then give this girl a whirl and wonder why you haven't heard of her before... [Songs for Bright Street]'s got the lot - lots of sad country twang, a dollop of folk and just a smidge of pop... In short, it's full of melodic treats that will make your heart ache."
Lonesome Music"Speace combines country and folk to great effect and her lovely vocal inflections invite favourable comparison with her compatriate & contemporary Dar Williams. A fine album ..."
Classic Rock Society"Songs For Bright Street' by Amy Speace & The Tearjerks is a piece of nu-country magic - superbly crafted, rammed with lyrical reality, overflowin' with instrumental brilliance. Oh, and then there's those Amy Speace vocals - simply stunning!! Country music at its grittiest, most tangible and outrageous best!"
Toxic Pete"This cool little lady ... has one of those spellbinding voices that just draws you in ... soft and seductive, yet witty and street smart, and a little dangerous ... Her voice is to die for but the Americana foly, twangy country arrangements ... and the confrontational songwriting come up to the same level. This album is like the summer we never had ... she gets two fullhearted thumbs up. Hell, I'll give her a few digits extra. She's that good."
Irish World"If Lucinda Williams is the queen of Americana, Kathleen Edwards' position as its princess is being challenged by this New York resident. Take both of their rough attitudes and combine them with the elegance of Roseanne Cash and you get Amy Speace. It tells you something that she gets to sing a duet with Jayhawks' Gary Louris in 'Two'. We'll be hearing a lot about Amy Speace."
Trots Allt (Sweden)"Amy Speace has one of those fetching voices, the kind that taps you on the shoulder and motions seductively for you to follow it around corner after dark corner. You don't know where you're going to end up or how you'll ever find your way back, but that doesn't matter right now: you're enjoying the trip."
Scott Brodeur, No Depression"The talented Ms. Speace is lately taking her Americana away from twangy contemplation toward tangy confrontation. Paste magazine has discovered her, and you should too... she's well worth checking out."
Barry Mazor, The Village Voice"[Speace's] arresting voice combines the best parts of Lucinda Williams with Roseanne Cash ... [and] brings an unflagging sense of 21st century hipness to all her songs. Produced by James Mastro, Songs For Bright Street delivers big-budget sound worthy of any A-list performer."
Steven Stone, Vintage Guitar Magazine"Rarely do I receive a CD that is complete in its brilliance...songwriting, music, production. Amy Speace's most recent release is one of those rare CDs. Like a relieving wind on a hot day, Amy reminds me that there is always someone out there who has The Goods"
Michael Jaworek, The Birchmere Theatre, Alexandria VA"There is something about her ... She's a groove, she's genuine, she's the salt of the earth. We dig her big time. Highly recommended."
Frank Goodman, Puremusic"This woman's not another of those breathy would-be child poets taking up space on too many labels now, but a real singing writer of songs."
The Village Voice"She's got a terrific voice. Songs like "Double Wide Trailer" and "The Real Thing" jump out at you, and she balances the energy and twang nicely ... simply call her a talented country-rocker. Grade: A-
Ron Warnick, Daily Gazette & Sauk Valley Newspapers, Tulsa, OK"In my opinion, there is something for everyone on this CD. Rarely, have I listened to such an incredibly powerful, yet sincere set of folk/country/blues/pop songs all on one disc. Perhaps, the Traveling Wilburys' Volume One might compare."
Bill Vordenbaum, Ear Candy, Austin, TX"Amy Speace's "Songs For Bright Street" is excellent ... I enjoyed so much her talented vocals and songwriting skills. Lots of variety, emotion, and well....the whole deal is the real deal and I'll be airing [the album] on my shows."
Eddie Russell, WCNET, El Campo, TX"Speace has her own sound - it isn't enough to compare her to [Melissa] Etheridge or Sarah McLachlan (who she can match in range and pitch, listen to "Two" and you'll see). Her honeyed voice is polished and rich with emotional nuance, much like some of the Jazz greats."
Diana Schwaeble, The Current, Hoboken, NJ"Amy Speace's tunes ... groove along with power-pop elan."
Time Out NY"An exceptionally addictive album! If there were more artists recording who were like Amy Speace the world would be a an even better place"
Eddie O'Strange, Blue Smoke Radio, New Zealand
PAST RELEASES:
Fable, Twangirl Records (2002)
1. Restless
2. Rosalie mp3
3. I Know It Well
4. Idle Hands mp3
5. Arizona 160 mp3
6. Fairytale
7. The Morning After The Ball
8. Fallen
9. Seven Year Itch
10. Two Ships mp3
11. Transatlantic Conversation
Edith O, Tattooed Queen, NadaBrahma Records (1997)
1. Hey Mister mp3
2. Chesapeake Bay mp3
3. Leave Me Alone
4. Be There For You
5. Children and Dogs
6. Piggybank
7. Wasted Language
8. Magnify
9. Cows (Things That You Leave Behind) mp3
10. One Man Show
AMY'S LINKS:
Amy Speace's Website
www.amyspeace.com
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MYSPACE DESIGN:
Influences: Lucinda Williams, Bob Dylan, Matthew Sweet, Patty Griffin, The Band, Ryan Adams, Steve Earl, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, Jay Farrar, Neil Young, Buddy Miller, Alejandro Escovedo, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton, Iron and Wine, Willie Nelson, early Linda Rostadt, early early Joan Baez, Hem, Robbie Fulks, Jill Sobule, Emmylou Harris, Springsteen, Zepplin, Tumbleweed Elton John, Elvis Costello
Sounds Like: You should be listening to us right now! Turn it UP!
Record Label: Wildflower Records
Type of Label: Indie